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FARALI KUTTU KHICHDI/BUCKWHEAT KHICHDI

Farali Kuttu Khichdi or Buckwheat Khichdi is a gluten free, vegan and healthy meal to enjoy as lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course dinner, fasting food, Lunch
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup buckwheat groat
  • 1¼ cup water
  • 1 medium potato peeled and cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped peanuts roasted and shelled
  • ½ cup chopped fresh coriander
  • ½ cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2-3 green chilis
  • 1 ich ginger
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp cinnamon powder
  • ¼ tsp clove powder
  • ½ tsp sugar optional
  • 1 tbsp oil/ghee
  • 8-10 curry leaves
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1¼ - 1½ tsp rock salt

Instructions
 

  • Wash buckwheat groat in water 3-4 times.
  • Add one cup water from the measured water and let it soak for 30 - 60 minutes.
  • Add the buckwheat groat and water into a pan.
  • Add 1 tsp salt(from the measured amount) and cook the groat over medium heat till its done. This may take about 10-15 minutes. You don't want it overcooked or mushy.
  • Remove the cooked buckwheat into a plate and spread it out using a fork so that it cools down completely.
  • Add mint, coriander, green chillis and ginger into a food processor. Process to a course paste.
  • Heat oil/ghee in a wide pan over medium heat.
  • When it becomes hot, add cumin seeds, sesame seeds. When the seeds begin to sizzle and pop, add the curry leaves.
  • Add the chopped potato and remaining salt.
  • Mix well, lower the heat and cover the pan. Cook the potatoes till done. You may need to add the remaining ¼ cup water to help the potatoes to cook.
  • Add the coarsely chopped peanuts and mix well.
  • Add the green paste and mix well.
  • Add cinnamon and clove powders, sugar and mix well.
  • Add the buckwheat groat and lemon juice. Mix very well.
  • Let the khichdi become hot over low heat, gently mixing it occasionally so it does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
  • Serve khichdi on its own or with plain yogurt.

Notes

Soaking buckwheat groat reduces cooking time.
Adjust the spices /condiments according to your taste. I prefer less sugar and more lemon juice.
Buckwheat groat doesn't take long to cook so keep an eye as you don't want it mushy.
Add cubed paneer instead of potatoes if you like.
Keyword buckwheat khichdi, buckwheat recipe